Our Most Popular International Pet Relocation Destinations
Key Takeaways
- Departure Pets manages the entire relocation process, from collection at your home to delivery at your pet's new destination
- Every country has unique import requirements - our team ensures all documentation is compliant and in order before your pet travels
- We work with the world's highest-rated airlines for safety and on-time performance
- We service relocations to Canada, France, Germany, India, Italy, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, and Hawaii/USA, plus many more countries worldwide
Moving abroad is exciting, but making sure your pet arrives safely, legally, and stress-free takes expert planning. Departure Pets has successfully reunited families with their beloved animals all around the world, handling every step of the international pet travel process so you don't have to.
Whether you're relocating to Europe, Asia, the Pacific, or the Americas, our experienced team manages everything from the moment we collect your pet from your home through to safe delivery at their new destination. Not sure how the process works from start to finish? Visit our how pet travel works page for a full overview.
Top 10 International Pet Relocation Destinations
What Does International Pet Relocation Actually Involve?
International pet relocation is much more than booking a flight. Every country has its own strict biosecurity and import requirements, and navigating these correctly is essential to ensuring your pet's smooth, comfortable, and compliant arrival at their destination.
At Departure Pets, our team handles everything, including:
International Pet Relocation Destinations
We regularly relocate pets to the following countries. Click through to each destination page for full details on airline options, approved entry airports, and the specific pet import requirements you'll need to meet.
- Canada - International Pet Relocation | Canada is a popular destination for Australian expats and returning Canadians. Learn about the documentation, health requirements, and approved entry points for relocating your pet to Canada.
- France - International Pet Relocation | Relocating to France means navigating EU pet import rules, including microchipping and rabies vaccination. Find out everything you need to know about bringing your pet to France.
- Germany - International Pet Relocation | Germany follows strict EU biosecurity standards for incoming pets. Explore the full requirements and the airlines and airports we use for pet relocations to Germany.
- India - International Pet Relocation | India has specific import protocols for pets including veterinary health certificates and customs requirements. See our India destination guide for full details.
- Italy - International Pet Relocation | As an EU member, Italy applies the same core import rules as other European countries, with some local nuances. Find out what your pet needs before they can fly to Italy.
- New Zealand - International Pet Relocation | New Zealand is one of the most biosecurity-conscious countries in the world. However, pets travelling from Australia to New Zealand do not require quarantine on arrival - they are generally cleared through customs and released within hours, provided all documentation and import requirements have been completed correctly. Read our full New Zealand guide to understand the process and timeline. If you're moving in the other direction, visit our guide on pet transport from New Zealand to Australia.
- Singapore - International Pet Relocation | Singapore has strict quotas and import controls for cats and dogs. Early planning is essential. Explore our Singapore destination guide to understand approval timelines and requirements.
- Thailand - International Pet Relocation | Thailand requires specific health documentation and an import permit obtained in advance. See our Thailand guide for a full breakdown of what your pet needs to travel there.
- United Kingdom - International Pet Relocation | Post-Brexit, the UK maintains its own pet import rules separate from the EU. Read our UK destination guide for full details.
- Hawaii / USA - International Pet Relocation | Hawaii has some of the strictest pet import rules in the world due to its rabies-free status, with a mandatory quarantine programme that requires careful advance planning. The mainland USA has different requirements. Explore our USA guide for everything you need to know.
How Do Pet Import Requirements Differ Between Countries?
No two countries have identical pet import rules. Requirements vary significantly across vaccinations, microchipping standards, parasite treatments, approved entry points, and health certification timelines.
Our team stays up to date with the latest requirements for every destination we service and verifies all documentation thoroughly before your pet travels - so you can have complete peace of mind that everything is in order.
What Airlines Do You Use for International Pet Relocations?
We work exclusively with airlines that have strong safety records and proven on-time performance for live animal transport. The airlines we use vary by destination - visit each destination page to see which carriers we use for that route and which airports we fly into.
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